A man drowned in an Arizona lake last month, and as he pleaded for help, struggling in the water, local police officers standing by refused to rescue him, according to officials and a body-camera-footage transcript. Beaulieu faces charges in Waldo County in addition to the theft charge in Rockland. This Week in Lincolnville: We Moved It Winner of Billion-Dollar Mega Millions jackpot comes forward. His plans called for a new retail store, a new lodge for club members and a 7,000-square-foot indoor shooting range. We are grateful to those who already participate. On Feb. 14, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Rockland officers were called to the Rockland Recreation Center on Limerock Street for a report of several juveniles on the property being disorderly. The winner of the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot has come forward to accept their winnings through the limited liability company LaKoma Island Investments, LLC. The owners abandoned the property after accepting more than 27,000 tons of waste, leaving the property covered with huge mounds of uncovered materials as far as the eye can see. Abortion pill ruling could impact rural Mainers. Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. In light of this forecast, organizations have begun closing or postponing services. We will ensure the continuity of our excellent police services while expeditiously and thoughtfully selecting a new Chief to working alongside the community and lead the department into the future," Ching said. Probation Office said that Chester Dunicans offenses call for a prison sentence of 63 to 78 months. Antonio Planas is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. ROCKLAND The Strand Theatres 2022-23 season of Metropolitan Opera simulcasts from New York City continues on Saturday, March 18 at 12 p.m., with Lohengrin. Rockland police received a report Monday, May 23 of a vehicle stolen from Tillson Avenue. 00:53. Knox County Retired Educators will meet on Wednesday, March 8, at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and their monthly meeting at the Offshore Restaurant. The woman was found in the road at 10:19 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, according to Rockland Interim Deputy Police Chief Alex Gaylor. BELFAST New Shades of Blue bring their finger-snapping, retro-jazz sensibility to the Underground Lounge on Thursday, March 16. Upon his recovery, police arrested him on the charges. Police body-camera footage released by the city shows what led up to the moments before Bickings jumped into the water. BELFAST The Belfast City Council will hold its regularly scheduled public meeting Feb. 21, at 7 p.m., to address an agenda that includes seating for upcoming Ice Festival, updates on City website Knox man will serve four years, six months after stealing truck, trying to take police cruiser. "I'm not jumping in after you," one officer told the man, according to a police transcript. Additionally, a second stolen vehicle, a green 2021 Jeep Cherokee stolen from a driveway in Cushing, was recovered by officers in the parking lot of the Trackside restaurant in Rockland. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. Attempting such a high-risk rescue could easily result in the death of the person in the water and the officer, who could be pulled down by a struggling adult, the group said. IE 11 is not supported. He is being held without bond in the Arlington County Detention Facility. She also says: Hes everything I got. TENANTS HARBOR Charlene Allen Black, 91 of Tenants Harbor, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on February 19, 2023, surrounded by her family. The 57-year-old woman suffered serious injuries and was taken to Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport and later taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland. I cant lose him. The 42nd running of the St. George River Race will take place on Saturday, March 25, at 11 a.m. Rockland police responded to three separate incidents where threats and actual violence occurred, police reported this past Saturday night. When officers arrived, they spoke with Bickings and the woman, who officials said cooperated with police and denied that any physical confrontation had taken place. as well as other partner offers and accept our. Arlington police said Dunican initially reported that he was placing items into his vehicle when an unknown male wearing a ski mask approached, demanded his wallet and shot him. Information. The city said Bickings "swam about 30-40 yards before repeatedly indicating he was in distress. knox.villagesoup.com Man accused of violently resisting arrest in Rockland Affidavit said an officer was struck and kicked during the lengthy struggle. There has been no word from the court on whether sentencing would be postponed. Back in 1997, Chester and Kathleen Dunican bought land off Route 90 in Warren under the corporate name of Steamship Navigation Company. Police also recovered a second vehicle stolen from Cushing. ROCKLAND Knox County Commissioners met via Zoom Tuesday, February 14. Take the Latch Electric Folding Bike Anywhere, Jazz in June: Grace Kelly + Staci Griesbach, Thomaston Light Presents Serendipity Online Auction, Vintage Accents Begins Worldly Wonders Online Timed Auction, The University of Maine Hutchinson Center, New Hope Midcoast Relies on Clothing and Accessory Donations for Its Largest Fundraiser, SAT Prep Matters & Boot Camps with Dr. Mary Smyth - Online this Spring, FREE Family Film: The BFG, at The Waldo Theatre on Sunday, March. The winner chose the cash option Hampden man charged after Belfast Police find truck filled with alleged stolen tires. The State of Volunteerism at the Rockland Kiwanis Club. We have a bad habit of interrupting each other sometimes," the woman told the officers, according to the police body-camera video. BELFAST A Hampden man was arrested Feb. 21, in relation to an overnight break-in at Belfasts Tire Warehouse, according to a media release from Belfast Police Chief Robert Cormier. Leaving vehicles unlocked with the keys inside in no way gives someone consent to take your vehicle; however locking your vehicle and never leaving the keys inside while unintended are the first steps to preventing any auto theft, police stated. Updated: Dunican arrested for faking being shot in robbery, Rockland Council to consider hiring lawyer to toughen cell tower laws, Rockland area crews respond to Industrial Park fire, Triumphant return of the Maine Fishermens Forum, Exhibition On Screen film featuresMary Cassatt, Camden town budget draft released for FY2024, Mining opponents organize forum with panelists, Knox County Food Council features AIO Food and Energy Assistance. ROCKLAND Rockland Yacht Club is hosting a slideshow and presentation about sailing in and around Norway, Friday, March 17, 2023, at 5 p.m., at The Rockland Yacht Club, Rockland Public Landing. Dan DuHamel at DDuhamel@RocklandMaine.Gov or by calling 594-0316 Ext. Become an online member today: To manage your account, just hover and click on your name above. Long Creek Youth Development Center in Portland is the only state funded facility that is currently equipped to do this. Being self employed has its benefits. Before Bickings drowned, an officer is heard asking him, What are you doing, my friend?, In the transcript, an officer asks him, So whats your plan right now?, Bickings responds: Im going to drown. Treasures abound for Belfasts annual Ice Festival, including an icy Joy Duck, #WhyYouMatter builds community, art project at Medomak Valley High School, National Toboggan Championships 2023: Easygoing, happy crowd gathers for annual midwinter competition, The University of Maine Hutchinson Center, New Hope Midcoast Relies on Clothing and Accessory Donations for Its Largest Fundraiser, SAT Prep Matters & Boot Camps with Dr. Mary Smyth - Online this Spring, FREE Family Film: The BFG, at The Waldo Theatre on Sunday, March. She 2023 Belfast Ice Festival to featuresculptures, magical luminaries, art activities and lots of food. Sean Bickings' death last month was a tragedy," Tempe City Manager Andrew Ching and Police Chief Jeff Glover said in a statement the city issued Friday.Bickings, 34, drowned May 28 in Tempe Town Lake. ROCKLAND Rockland firefighters found fire in a wall of a furniture business, March 1, after a water flow alarm alert was passed along to 911 dispatch from a remote security company at approximately 12:20 a.m. Tempe officers were called to the scene just after 5 a.m. on May 28 about a reported dispute between Bickings and a woman who identified herself to police as his wife, officials said. ROCKLAND A 46-year-old Rockland man was arrested Monday afternoon, accused of driving a car stolen in Rockland and being involved in a crash with the vehicle in Belfast. Rockland Police Department thanked the Waldo County Sheriffs Office and Hampden Public Safety for their assistance with this investigation. Beach owns 3 Bug Farm, a diversified organic vegetable farm in Two-hour delayed opening this morning at Mid-Coast Solid Waste Transfer Station. Lindahl joined the Rockland department in 1997. Become an online member today: To manage your account, just hover and click on your name above. ROCKLAND Rockland police are asking for the public's help after a woman was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. Our number of members PBMC, WCGH Walk-in Care practices closed March 4. Just before his death, a homeless man in Arizona pleaded for help, repeating Im going to drown" to nearby officers, including one who said he would not jump in the lake to attempt a rescue, officials said. City Services. He was a man of John Howard Larrabee II, 23, of Knox, Maine, became heaven's newest angel on February 03, 2023, when he lost his battle with mental illness. an ocean view a frozen bay.. a mystery on the roadside, Justin Andrus will be second lawyer to leave MCILS this year, Abortion pill ruling could impact rural Mainers, Lincoln County property transfers in February, Rockland issues citywide parking ban for March 4 storm, 2022 commercial fisheries value returns to levels more in line with recent years, Two Route 90 crashes within minutes slow traffic on Wednesday, Camden issues two parking bans, March 4, and again, March 5 into early Monday morning, March 6, UPDATE: Warren man in jail on charges of kidnapping, domestic assault, Camden issues overnight parking ban for March 1 -2, Rockland firefighters called to Weatherend at the end of a day of weather, UPDATE: Culvert collapse forces 11-mile Route 17 detour in Jefferson, Lincoln County Sheriffs Office: Three arrests. ROCKLAND Rockland police are asking for the publics help after a woman was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. ", It added: "He soon went under and did not resurface.". The following Saturday, April 1, the 48th running of the Passagassawaukeag River Race will start at 11 A recent Maine-based magazine ran a feature about winter surfing in Maine. Seconds before Bickings jumped into the water, he said to the officers, "I'm going to go for a swim," before adding, "I'm free to go, right?" Sign up for notifications from Insider! Rockland police plead to court and Legislature to help with juvenile crisis, Camden public hearings planned on marijuana retail stores, pier regulations, The Strand Theatre: The show has gone on for 100 years, Triumphant return of the Maine Fishermens Forum, Exhibition On Screen film featuresMary Cassatt, Camden town budget draft released for FY2024, Mining opponents organize forum with panelists, Knox County Food Council features AIO Food and Energy Assistance. "I'm drowning," Sean Bickings, 34, told Tempe Police Department officers during the May 28 incident at Tempe Town Lake, according . The bipartisan legislation will Mills administration releases comprehensive plan to responsibly advance offshore wind in Maine. The officers told Bickings that he was not allowed to swim in the lake. AUGUSTA Governor Janet Mills has nominated Jed Beach of Lincolnville to the Maine Technology Institute Board (MTI) of Directors. The juvenile, who has several pending charges, joked about an upcoming court date, mocking the officers. The suspect's shooting occurred two weeks before he was to be sentenced in Michigan for defrauding a Native American tribe of more than $1 million. Try out creative tools at Art Petting Zoo at Camden Public Library. An officer then says, "The other officer is going to get the boat," according to the transcript. "I can't touch. Agenda items included setting the county's mil rate for 2023. The association Camden issues overnight parking ban for March 1 -2. While we work hard to keep you informed about the Midcoast community, how citizens cope and thrive, we need your help, too. ROCKLAND A 46-year-old Rockland man was arrested Monday afternoon, accused of driving a car stolen in Rockland and being involved in a crash with the vehicle in Belfast. Please, please, please," Bickings said, according to the transcript. At least one of the juveniles (as young as 13-years-old) had been issued a prior trespass warning for the property. ROCKLAND Maine Driving Dynamics, a State of Maine sponsored 5 hours defensive driving course, will be offered in partnership with RSU 13 Adult Education on Tuesday, March 28, and Thursday, March 30 New Shades of Blue at Underground Lounge in Belfast. Alison Trask, 45, of Palmyra, probation violation in Burnham Sept. 26, 2019, four years in prison, probation BELFAST Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 15-23. Dunican, a resident of Waterford, Connecticut, is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, discharge of a firearm in public and making a false police report. During this time, there were young children and families in the area. A Dolls House, Part 2 by Lucas Hnath, running March 9 Murray Carpenter presents Fish, Falcons and Frogs: A dramatic Migration. Officers informed him swimming is not allowed in the lake. For the majority of youth, informal injunction or simply appearing in court is enough, but we cannot simply ignore the fact that for others, it is not. In the past two years, Rockland Police have issued more than 75 juvenile criminal and civil charges; with the majority (over 40) of those in the last six months alone. The order will continue until 9 a.m., Friday morning, Feb. 24, 2023. On Jan. 16 at about 2 a.m., a vehicle was reported to have just been stolen from a driveway on Ocean Street in Rockland. ROCKLAND Something could be installed tomorrow and no one has to tell the City, said Councilor Sarah Austin. The Good Table has everything you need to prepare your next delicious meal. According to Village Soup, she was taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland with serious. One officer responded to Bickings, "OK, I'm not jumping in after you," moments after another officer instructed Bickings to head over to a pylon, the transcript shows. one officer asked, the footage shows. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. During the course of the investigation, detectives uncovered numerous inconsistencies between the suspects account of the incident and evidence recovered. Christopher Beaulieu was arrested by Hampden Police on several charges. Officers informed them they were running their names through a database for outstanding arrest warrants, which is customary, when Bickings climbed a 4-foot metal fence, entered the water and began swimming, according to the Tempe statement and the bodycam video. VillageSoup Showcase News Waterfront: Many voices weigh in on offshore wind plan The idea of floating offshore wind installations in the Gulf of Maine has raised fears and concerns from environmentalists and fishermen alike. They say the graffiti included racist and vulgar language. Presidents Day. On Feb. 16, Rockland Police responded to several reports of vandalism in town. At one point, two officers said that another officer was "going to get the boat," the transcript says. ROCKLAND, Maine The owner of Village NetMedia announced Friday night that he has closed . What the four stolen vehicles have in common is that all of them were left unlocked with keys inside, according to Rockland police. He soon went under and did not resurface, the city said. Several vehicles parked just off Main Street were spray-painted as well. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. ROCKLAND, Maine (WABI) - Rockland police say theyre investigating at least five complaints of property tagged with graffiti overnight. While the later ROCKPORT Winnie Heath Snow, 100, formerly of Bay View Street in Camden, died on February 8, 2023 at the home of her daughter, Beth Snow in Rockport. ROCKLAND Rockland Police charged two juveniles in connection to a car stolen early Monday morning from the South End. Last Monday was a holiday. In meetings with the Warren Planning Board in 1997, Dunican said the rifle range would become the largest on the East Coast. Both juveniles were charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and one was charged with driving without a license. "I'm drowning," Sean Bickings, 34, told Tempe Police Department officers during the May 28 incident at Tempe Town Lake, according to a video transcript released by the city and reviewed by Insider. Please help me. Born in Camden on March 30, 1922, Winnie was BELFAST The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Feb. 7-14. Rockland police are asking for the public's help after a woman was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. The town had balked at foreclosing on the property out of concern of being liable for the environmental cleanup. BELFAST The streets of Belfast were filled with visitors bundled up against the cold day in order to participate in the the third Annual Ice Festival, which is taking place this weekend, Feb.24-26 ROCKLAND The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Feb. 13-17. Dunicans defense attorney Heath Lynch is asking for a sentence of no more than 48 months. ", "I'm going to drown," Bickings began saying. by Stephen Betts March 9, 2012 Updated March 11, 2012. Dunican, a resident of Waterford, Connecticut, is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, discharge of a firearm in . My wifes employer gave her the day off, and my employer, me, decided I also needed a day off. Rockland Police Department have been in contact with parents and guardians, who report at least one of the children has not been home in weeks and they are unable to control their child, pleading for the juvenile court system to help. Mayor and City Council. Criminal charges will be forthcoming. Rockland police recover two stolen vehicles Monday, Rockport committee says no to elementary school housing plan, Wolfertz resigns moments before Owls Head Select Board to take vote on removal, Triumphant return of the Maine Fishermens Forum, Exhibition On Screen film featuresMary Cassatt, Camden town budget draft released for FY2024, Mining opponents organize forum with panelists, Knox County Food Council features AIO Food and Energy Assistance. Stay up to date with what you want to know. These charges have consisted of thefts, alcohol violations, curfew violations, criminal trespassing, criminal mischief, drug trafficking, assault, assault on officers and sexual assaults on other minors. One of the older boys picked up a young Arthur Adolphsen and put him between two "big guys on an 18 man bobsled owned by Mouthy Flanders. Treasures abound for Belfasts annual Ice Festival, including an icy Joy Duck. Officials with the city and the police department declined to answer questions Monday about Bickings drowning or theofficers who were placed on leave. The group continued walking around town, being disorderly, yelling and using vulgarities. ROCKLAND The U.S. Border Patrol detained seven foreign individuals Saturday for possible theft of merchandise from the Home Depot store in Rockland. A livestream option via Zoom Memories resurface for one Rockland native each time the snow flies. The pair, who were cooperative, denied that there had been any physical altercation, the Tempe statement said. On Dec. 7, 2022, residents finally agreed to foreclose and take ownership of the land after reaching an agreement with the Maine DEP that the town would not be liable. Thats my concern. At a Feb. 13 vote of four to one, with Councilor Nicole Kalloch Rockland initiates second part of parking ban for Feb. 23. Mid-Coast Solid Waste will have a two hour delay today, March 1, 2023, opening at 10 a.m. MAC All-Star Classic basketball game returns March 10. The third annual MAC All-Star Classic basketball game and three-point contest returns on Friday, March 10 featuring Midcoast high school boy and girl players from Belfast to Boothbay. Please, please, please. He also says: I cant touch. Waldo County YMCA to host river races at end of March 2023. Alys O. and Michael A Knox County Commissioners sets mil rate for 2023. WRFR-LP is one of the first Low Power community radio stations in the US. June 6, 2022, 4:45 PM PDT. Below is the schedule for those impacted state championship games. In a statement, Tempe's city manager, Andrew Ching, and Police Chief Jeff Glover called Bickings' death "a tragedy.". "He didn't do nothing wrong. NBC affiliate KPNX of Phoenix reported that about six hours passed before Bickings' body was pulled from the lake. ROCKLAND Rockland firefighters found fire in a wall of a furniture business, March 1, after a water flow alarm alert was passed along to 911 dispatch from a remote security company at approximately Feb. 28 update: Midcoast adds 126 new COVID-19 cases over the last week, Midcoast added 80 new COVID-19 cases since Valentines Day, Feb. 14 update: Midcoast adds 21 new COVID-19 cases, Diving into 2023: Retirement legislation SECURE 2.0 passes House and Senate, President Biden to sign into law, Investments in clean ferries will power local Maine economies, Thomaston, please cancel raised-hand February 22 vote, The fight is not over concerning Belfast salmon facility, Thank you from the Winterfest Committee for a Great Event, Sunday matinee for A Doll's House, Part 2, Two Knox County natives finish up third tour with their band Rigometrics, Wild Maine series hosts online talk of: The Natural History of Wood Turtles in Maine, Agenda set for RSU 40 board meeting March 2, Snow Day at Hidden Valley Nature Center, March 4 invites public to hit the trails, UMaine Mitchell Center launches Maine School Cafeteria Food Waste Study, Registration still open for Theodore Hedstrom Memorial tourney, Sail with Schooner Explorations of Maine this summer, Trio of local girls compete in girls state wrestling championships, Local indoor track athletes compete in state championships, Class B wrestling championships: Belfast places second; Ripleys make history, MRC to host pickleball tournament March 25, Henderson, Pease place first for Windjammers in state wrestling championships, Three new community members join Board of Directors at The Waldo, Canadian mining exploration company looks for metals in the midcoast, Maine home prices up and sales ease in January, Rockland City Council plans public meeting with attorney to discuss small wireless facilities and 5G technology, Merryspring hosts webinar of Solar-Powered Boats for Maine and the World, Popular free publication that is mailed to Midcoast, Cottage Connection of Maine Vacation Rentals Since 1993. Alton grew Charles Edward Gilmore, 75, of Searsport, completed his journey on this earth on February 8, 2023. The Arlington County Police Departments Homicide/Robbery Unit announced Tuesday, Feb. 28 the arrest of the 69-year-old Dunican for a shooting that occurred in the 1300 block of North Courthouse Road on Feb. 15. "I'm going to drown.". He swam about 30 to 40 yards before repeatedly indicating he was in distress. Tempe police referred Insider to the city when asked for their response to the incident. The graffiti included racist and vulgar language. (WGME) ROCKLAND (WGME) -- Seven people were detained by U.S. Border Patrol in Rockland after a possible theft at the Home Depot. The department noted that on Feb. 10, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Rockland police officers on patrol observed several known juveniles entering Hannaford, one of whom had been removed from the store and charged with stealing alcohol less than three weeks prior. Help me.". Opponents to the range questioned whether the owners were simply using the property as an unlicensed dump to make money by accepting the material. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless Collins, Shaheen lead push to reauthorize program that supports hard-hit businesses, rural communities. Three responding officers, who have not been identified, have been placed on routine administrative paid leave, city officials said. The three Tempe officers who didn't step in were put on paid leave as authorities investigated. ROCKPORT and BELFAST To keep care team members safe during the challenging weather expected this weekend, Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital will close their walk-in care Rockland issues citywide parking ban for March 4 storm. Officers are trained to call the Fire Department or get the Tempe Police boat. Appleton Lori Richter and Kent Richter to Alyson Goldstein, Jacob Tobias, Susan Wiegers, and Knox County Retired Educators meet March 8. She was born August 30, 1931, to Henry and Beulah Delores (Surek) Merry, 91, of Belfast, peacefully went home to be with Jesus on February 19, 2023. On Monday, the city released about 12 minutes of edited body camera video that preceded Bickings death near the Elmore Pedestrian Bridge. Lynch maintains that the Virginia will keep Dunican until its charges against him are resolved. A pre-sentence report by the U.S. All Village Soup publications cease operations. Maine Public climate reporter Murray Carpenter presents Fish, Falcons and Frogs: A dramatic Migration Thursday, March 16, at 6:30 p.m., at the Belfast Free Library. Searsport secures final round of wastewater funding He grew up in SOUTH THOMASTON Alton S. Hilchey, 71, died at his home, after a period of declining health. According to police, officers were called to the store on Camden Street for a group of people who appeared to be concealing items, possibly to steal. NBC News does not know what preceded the body camera video. Bickings, whom city officials described as an "unsheltered Tempe community member," drowned after he jumped into the lake but wasn't able to swim. Dan DuHamel at DDuhamel@RocklandMaine.Gov or by calling 594-0316 Ext. Earlier in the transcript, an officer said to the woman: "If you want to help your husband, then talk to your husband, talk to your husband into coming over.". Prosecutor Michael Dugandzic argued the . Mid-Coast Solid Waste Transfer Station will be closed ALL DAY February 23, due to winter storm. Im going to drown., The same officer then says, No, youre not.. Your support is even more critical during rapidly changing times, when communication is paramount. Rockland police received a report Monday, May 23 of a vehicle stolen from Tillson Avenue. Some forecasts predict that the storm will begin around 3 a.m., and will last through the afternoon. According to the transcript, another officer tells Bickings to go to the pylon and hold on before he tells Bickings he is not jumping in after him. Eileen was born on February 10, 1936 in Hyannis, Massachusetts, to Chester Everett and Evelyn Bernice (Chase) Marchant. Theyre asking anyone in these areas with security cameras to review them to look for any potential suspects. During this time, complaints from the Rockland Public Library regarding the juveniles were also being reported. Tyler Robertson Executive director of Maines public defense agency will resign. Some of the 27,000 tons of waste left behind by Randall Dunican on property off Route 90 in Warren. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Rockland Police were able to separate several of the juveniles, issuing one a criminal summons. Just before his death, a homeless man in Arizona pleaded for help, repeating "I'm going to drown" to nearby officers . Join for as little as $2.99 per month and support local journalism on a community hub that serves everyone. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. The Midcoast Umpire Association of Maine (MUA) will be providing training for interested new members, or individuals looking to learn more about the game of baseball or softball.



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